Sheikh Saleh Al-Maghamsi has been appointed imam of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah/Image: X Sheikh Saleh bin Awad Al-Maghamsi has officially been appointed as an imam of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. He led his first Isha prayer at Masjid an-Nabawi on February 21, beginning his service at one of Islam’s most sacred sites.The appointment […]
Dubai mourns the loss of Ramesh Shukla, the revered Indian expat photographer who captured the UAE’s transformation for over six decades. Known as the “royal photographer,” Shukla’s lens chronicled defining moments, from the nation’s formation to its rise as a global hub. His iconic images, including the Union’s declaration, are now etched in the UAE’s […]
Sheikh Mohammed launches AED1 billion Ramadan 2026 campaign to save five million children/image: X As Ramadan approaches, Dubai’s Ruler has placed the fight against child hunger at the centre of the UAE’s humanitarian efforts. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Friday announced the launch of the “Edge of Life” campaign, an initiative […]
A Bangladeshi migrant has won the right to remain in Britain after a court ruled that he cannot be deported because he would face a 20-year prison sentence on explosives charges if he returned home.The man, referred to in court as MM, was granted asylum after successfully arguing that the charges against him in Bangladesh […]
File photo: Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina (Picture credit: ANI) A Bangladesh court on Monday sentenced former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to a total of 10 years in prison in two separate corruption cases linked to alleged irregularities in the allocation of residential plots under the Purbachal New Town government project near Dhaka.According to news […]
Did it snow in Dubai after Sheikh Hamdan’s viral post? / Image: @faz3 Imagine waking up, looking out your window in Dubai, and seeing the Burj Khalifa draped in a blanket of fresh, powdery snow. That was the dream His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime […]
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s New Delhi visit, marked by warm gestures / image: @MygovIndia UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in New Delhi on January 19, 2026, making a brief but highly symbolic official visit at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.From the moment the UAE leader landed, […]
This Saturday, the UAE will celebrate the Day of Solidarity, highlighting the courage, unity, and determination of its people. Residents are invited to join a nationwide moment of remembrance and pride. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai’s Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, and Defence Minister, has called on residents to […]
From Hag Al Leila to Eid: Dubai’s New ‘Season of Wulfa’ Will Transform How the City Celebrates Ramadan Dubai has unveiled a major new cultural initiative designed to celebrate Emirati heritage, strengthen community bonds and honour traditions as the emirate prepares for the holy period of Hag Al Leila, Ramadan and Eid. His Highness Sheikh […]
Syrian government forces evacuated took control of Sheikh Maqsoud, the last district in Aleppo outside state control, on Sunday. It came as US and allied forces carried out large-scale strikes against Islamic State targets across Syria on Saturday,Government forces evacuated more than 400 Kurdish fighters from Sheikh Maqsoud, and detained around 300 Kurds, AFP reported […]
